Analytical mechanical diagnostic benefits: case studies

The current success of mechanical diagnostics systems generates increased expectations for future performance. Many of the successful diagnostics condition indicators employed in current mechanical diagnostic systems have evolved from empirical techniques or iterative methodologies. Goodrich Fuel and Utility Systems (FUS) which is a manufacturer of advance diagnostic systems has been quantifying many of the successful diagnostic indicators and processing techniques. This paper provides an overview of the benefits that the analytical knowledge has provided for mechanical diagnostics through the presentation of several case studies. Case studies include results from a gear diagnostics, bearing diagnostics, and indexer diagnostic examples.